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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 635 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Lancaster (LNS) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Champaign to Lancaster

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Lancaster. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.578 miles
  • 1021.255 kilometers
  • 551.433 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 632.989 miles
  • 1018.697 kilometers
  • 550.052 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Champaign to Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Champaign to Lancaster generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W
Destination Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W